Entries by IFI

Navigating the Convergence of Sanctions & AML Regimes

In our recent webinar, the director of compliance and enforcement at OFAC and three financial integrity industry leaders discussed the importance of breaking down silos and shared other advice for AML/CFT and sanctions professionals.

Russia: Slew of Sanctions

Explore the highlights from our most recent webinar about Russia sanctions. What happened in 2024, how has the regulatory atmosphere changed, and how will the sanctions environment evolve in 2025?

Interlocking Action

Transnational crime requires a coordinated response. Examine the characteristics of transnational crime, breakdowns in internal cooperation within financial institutions that resulted in enforcement action, and the actions Chief Compliance Officers must take to ensure an effective and coordinated response within their institution.

The Heat is On

Explore the key insights and implications from Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.

Lighting Up the Darknet

The validity of blockchain analytics technology was assessed in the Bitcoin Fog money laundering trial. What lessons does the Court’s reasoning have for Chief Compliance Officer using blockchain analytics and other decision support technologies?

Walking the Sanctions Tightrope

In today’s fast-evolving regulatory landscape, sanctions compliance can feel like an uphill battle. This guide explores the key challenges compliance officers face—ranging from multi-jurisdictional rules to cryptocurrency complexities—and offers practical tips to stay ahead.

Examining Evasion

Explore three recent examples with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, which represent some of the most common methods illicit actors have embraced to evade sanctions. Understanding them is an important starting point for private sector firms in assessing and responding to their exposure.

Wicked Games

Casinos are a convenient money-laundering venue. Discover effective strategies gaming venues can use to structure a robust AML compliance program and avoid being exploited by illicit actors.

Biden Takes Final Shot at Russia’s Energy

The Biden administration on January 10, 2025, imposed the most severe sanctions on Russia’s energy sector since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What should financial institutions and other firms know about these new designations, and how can they mitigate their risks?